- Brightlingsea
The best star host campsites near Brightlingsea
100% (251) • 243 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Brightlingsea
Beech Estate Campsite
1. Beech Estate Campsite
97%
(185)
107km from Brightlingsea · 57 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£27
/ night
Laleham Camping Club
2. Laleham Camping Club
100%
(10)
114km from Brightlingsea · 124 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Our 100 pitch campsite is located in the protected Green Belt area to the west of London. With the River Thames on one side and Laleham Park on all others, the beautiful surroundings are hard to beat given the proximity to the capital.
The campsite is run voluntarily by its members, with day-to-day matters being handled by an elected committee and wardens.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
3. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
97%
(143)
82km from Brightlingsea · 20 units · Tents, Glamping
Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
The Sunset Tree
4. The Sunset Tree
96%
(34)
121km from Brightlingsea · 30 units · Tents, Glamping
A sociable, tents-only, pop-up campsite, with a good village pub and playground on the doorstep
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£17
/ night
Hill Top Farm Wild Camping
5. Hill Top Farm Wild Camping
95%
(10)
68km from Brightlingsea · 1 unit · Tent
Hill Top Farm Wild Camping has just one pitch but the folk here keep the grass trimmed for easy pitching and you can park right next to the pitch. It's a tiny Wild Camping site with no running water, toilets or showers. What Noakes Meadow does have is plenty of space for you to enjoy and camp fires are definitely allowed. A wheelbarrow of fire wood can be purchased for £10 Cash/Paypal/Bank Transfer on arrival. This site is far away from the madding crowds though close to the M20 and A20 for easy access.
A mere 10-minute stroll along the road is a fab 16th-century country inn for food and pints. On the other hand you could always fire up a barbie and sizzle some sausages or grab a take away from the chippie 7 minutes away in the nearby village of Lenham.
This wild camping site operates a leave no trace policy so be prepared to bag up and take everything with you when you leave.
Campfires
from
£13
/ night
100% (251) • 243 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Brightlingsea
Beech Estate Campsite
1. Beech Estate Campsite
97%
(185)
107km from Brightlingsea · 57 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£27
/ night
Laleham Camping Club
2. Laleham Camping Club
100%
(10)
114km from Brightlingsea · 124 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Our 100 pitch campsite is located in the protected Green Belt area to the west of London. With the River Thames on one side and Laleham Park on all others, the beautiful surroundings are hard to beat given the proximity to the capital.
The campsite is run voluntarily by its members, with day-to-day matters being handled by an elected committee and wardens.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
3. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
97%
(143)
82km from Brightlingsea · 20 units · Tents, Glamping
Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
The Sunset Tree
4. The Sunset Tree
96%
(34)
121km from Brightlingsea · 30 units · Tents, Glamping
A sociable, tents-only, pop-up campsite, with a good village pub and playground on the doorstep
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£17
/ night
Hill Top Farm Wild Camping
5. Hill Top Farm Wild Camping
95%
(10)
68km from Brightlingsea · 1 unit · Tent
Hill Top Farm Wild Camping has just one pitch but the folk here keep the grass trimmed for easy pitching and you can park right next to the pitch. It's a tiny Wild Camping site with no running water, toilets or showers. What Noakes Meadow does have is plenty of space for you to enjoy and camp fires are definitely allowed. A wheelbarrow of fire wood can be purchased for £10 Cash/Paypal/Bank Transfer on arrival. This site is far away from the madding crowds though close to the M20 and A20 for easy access.
A mere 10-minute stroll along the road is a fab 16th-century country inn for food and pints. On the other hand you could always fire up a barbie and sizzle some sausages or grab a take away from the chippie 7 minutes away in the nearby village of Lenham.
This wild camping site operates a leave no trace policy so be prepared to bag up and take everything with you when you leave.
Campfires
from
£13
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Toyah
October 2025
Tent
With kids
We had such a fun time. Claire (our host) was lovely and made us feel incredibly welcome. We didn't bring anything to sit on (as we had taken public transport) and she was kind enough to lend us some benches for us to use on our patch. She ensured that our wood was kept dry for our campfire and that she was within reach should we need anything. We would definitely return again. Thank you for a lovely evening.
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Carl
October 2025
Tent
Just the one solo night at Hatters testing out some new equipment. Beautiful and well maintained campsite with a friendly owner Claire, who left me to myself. Non electric pitch.
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Bob
September 2025
5 m Class B
Right by the river. Clean site, hot showers, friéndly host
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Frankie
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Great campsite. Lovely site wardens, site and facilities were all very clean and wrll thought out. Friday night pizza was a lovely treat and very tasty. Would deffinetly stay again.
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Charlie
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
What a brilliant site to camp on, we had a great time over the weekend!
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DONGHYUN
August 2025
Tent
With pets
i loved this camping site.
it was well managed and cosy as well.
especially, the sunset view was amazing!
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Josh
August 2025
Tent
It’s one of the best camp sites I’ve been to and the pitches are in the woods, make a nice change from sitting in someone’s field, plus good shade when it’s hot.
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Dominykas
August 2025
Tent
Lovely, quiet, secluded pitch. Great price, would recommend
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Felipe
August 2025
Tent
With kids
An amazing place to camp all facilities were clean and well maintained staff was helpful and friendly
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Gareth
August 2025
Tent
Really nice site. Really accommodating when we were having problems getting there. Overall fantastic we will stay again when we’re in the are.
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Kate
August 2025
Tent
Add was really friendly and made us feel very welcome. Campsite had a beautiful view of the sunset and stars. Will absolutely be going back.
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Sarah
August 2025
Tent
Lovely campsite, clean tidy, fantastic shower facilities cleaniest bathrooms very well maintained.
We will be back for the next year
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Paris
August 2025
Tent
With kids
I loved the place, green everywhere and amazingly clean facilities. My kids and I loved everything.
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Lisa
July 2025
Tent
This was a fantastic campsite. I loved that it was a small site (not far to trek to the loo) but the tall grass between each pitch made you feel like you had some privacy. The toilets/showers were some of the best I've used on a campsite. Lesley and Bob were super helpful, we appreciated the tour when we arrived and knowing there was a reception hut if we needed anything. The pizzas were also a nice treat. Thanks so much for a terrific stay!
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Asa
July 2025
2 nights at Beech Estate Campsite
Everything we wanted it to be. A wonderful peaceful place. We will be back!
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Kyle
July 2025
Tent
Very welcoming staff, easy to navigate campsite which is 10 minute drive or 40 min walk to Ely. really clean toilets/showers
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Vanessa
July 2025
Tent
Lovely team who run this campsite. Really reasonably priced drinks/ice creams on offer. Nice ground. Very clean showers and toilets! Would come again!
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Jon
July 2025
Tent
We had a great time at Beech Estate; really stunning location nestled in the woods! Each pitch feels very self contained with it's own fire-pit and plenty of space. We didn't get a chance to try the walks listed on the site because we had a full itinerary, but would love to come back and do them next time. Hot running water and regularly clean facilities made a real difference too. The bucket showers were fun and much better than we expected! Highly recommended.
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Sarah
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely campsite, really private pitches in the forest and clean facilities.
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James
June 2025
Tent
Beautiful campsite, friendly staff and very clean facilities. All worked perfectly and would definitely recommend.
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As always, Hipcamp swerves the commercial and goes in hunt of the very best independent campsites and glamping sites so that you can find a camping holiday that's suited to you. Between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea, at the mouth of the River Colne, Brightlingsea is both accessible and beautiful, with great access to the waterside marina and Brightlingsea Creek.